Prophecy

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Explore 2,755 Jewish texts related to the theme of Prophecy, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Throne of David and Bava

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Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Song of Songs, uses this very image to explore how we approach challenges, particularly the challenge of learning To...

Holy of Holies and Lebanon

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That’s kind of what the ancient rabbis described when they talked about understanding Jewish law, halakha. We find a beautiful image in Shir HaShirim Rabbah – a collection of rabbi...

Isaiah: Gift of Prophecy

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And it’s a frustration the ancient rabbis grappled with, too. Rabbi Shimon ben Rabbi Yosei bar Lakoneya, a sage whose name echoes through the ages, had something powerful to say ab...

Ezekiel: Reish Lakish at the Dawn of Creation

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We start with a verse from Song of Songs 5:16: "His palate is sweet and all of him is delightful. This is my beloved, and this is my companion, daughters of Jerusalem." The Rabbis,...

Seeing Beyond the Veil and Micah

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But our tradition, in its rich tapestry of stories, isn't afraid to explore the complexities of the relationship between the Divine and humanity. to one such fascinating exploratio...

Ezekiel and the Lawgiver of Sabbath

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Rabbi Aḥa and Rabbi Tanḥum bar Rabbi Ḥiyya, quoting Rabbi Yoḥanan, offer a beautiful and practical answer, drawing on the words of the prophet Ezekiel: "Sanctify my Sabbaths" (Ezek...

Joseph and His Brothers of Jerusalem

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Well, let's turn to Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a classic midrashic commentary, for some help. The Rabbis weren't content to just admire the pretty words; they wanted to understand the d...

Sarah and the Origins of the World

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Today, we're diving deep into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, specifically section 4, to uncover some fascinating insights about intention, reward, and the enduring nature of good deeds. The...

Shir: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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But in Jewish tradition, it's often interpreted as an allegory – a story with a deeper, hidden meaning. And that's where Shir HaShirim Rabbah comes in. This is a collection of rabb...